Shows

The Wire Stripped

About This Show

Show Info:

15 years ago, HBO released a show that nobody was talking about.But then, slowly, everyone started to realise that The Wire might just be the greatest show of all time.We're Dave and Kobi and we're going back to the Baltimore pits to rewatch EVERY EPISODE in our podcast – The Wire: Stripped.We’ll breakdown the lingo - like re-ups, burners and wiretaps.We’ll analyse key scenes too.We talk to key cast members, including Frankie Faison, better known as Deputy Commissioner Burrell, Lance Reddick who played Lieutenant Daniels, And of course, the one, the only… the Bunk. Wendell Pierce. Also listen out for celebrity guests and superfans.So if you're watching for the first time or the ninth time, join us as we revisit one of the greatest shows ever made.&nbsp;Read more »

15 years ago, HBO released a show that nobody was talking about.But then, slowly, everyone started to realise that The Wire might just be the greatest show of all time.We're Dave and Kobi and we're going back to the Baltimore pits to rewatch EVERY EPISODE in our podcast – The Wire: Stripped.We’ll breakdown the lingo - like re-ups, burners and wiretaps.We’ll analyse key scenes too.We talk to key cast members, including Frankie Faison, better known as Deputy Commissioner Burrell, Lance Reddick who played Lieutenant Daniels, And of course, the one, the only… the Bunk. Wendell Pierce. Also listen out for celebrity guests and superfans.So if you're watching for the first time or the ninth time, join us as we revisit one of the greatest shows ever made.&nbsp;Read Less

If you want to leave us a 60 seconds or less burner message, record using your favourite voice recorder app and email it to burner@theWireStripped.com or Whatsapp voice memo on our burner phone 📞+447534 831 658

Episode Synopsis

The stevedores gather for work as a floating corpse is pulled from the water. Once it is ashore, they all recognize the body as Frank Sobotka.

The Greek stops pursuing Nick because the police are on his heels, and walks away from Baltimore. Nick talks to the police and positively identifies The Greek. Sergei sings and the police solve the Jane Does.

The FBI visits the union hall and tells them that they need to change their leadership or face decertification. The union remains loyal and seals the destruction of their future. Urban reform begins to hit Baltimore as the docks undergo construction.

Omar vows revenge against Stringer. Stringer cements his deal with Proposition Joe now that Mouzone is out of the way.

Bubbles is arrested and alerts Greggs and McNulty to the relationship between Proposition Joe and Stringer Bell in exchange for his release.

If you want to leave us a 60 seconds or less burner message, record using your favourite voice recorder app and email it to burner@theWireStripped.com or Whatsapp voice memo on our burner phone 📞+447534 831 658

Episode Synopsis

The stevedores gather for work as a floating corpse is pulled from the water. Once it is ashore, they all recognize the body as Frank Sobotka.

The Greek stops pursuing Nick because the police are on his heels, and walks away from Baltimore. Nick talks to the police and positively identifies The Greek. Sergei sings and the police solve the Jane Does.

The FBI visits the union hall and tells them that they need to change their leadership or face decertification. The union remains loyal and seals the destruction of their future. Urban reform begins to hit Baltimore as the docks undergo construction.

Omar vows revenge against Stringer. Stringer cements his deal with Proposition Joe now that Mouzone is out of the way.

Bubbles is arrested and alerts Greggs and McNulty to the relationship between Proposition Joe and Stringer Bell in exchange for his release.